Cultural exploration is within easy access when you stay at Regent Hong Kong. In fact, some of the city’s best museums in Hong Kong are just steps away. Within a ten-minute walk, you can check out the latest exhibitions at the Hong Kong Museum of Art and Space Museum or take in a concert at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Alternatively, delve into the city’s rich past with a visit to the Hong Kong Museum of History and adjacent Science Museum, both of which are also close by. Nearby, a must-see is M+, the city’s new Museum of 20th and 21st century visual culture and the Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District, where you can also experience traditional Chinese Opera at the Xiqu Centre. Here are our top six picks of museums worth visiting near Regent Hong Kong.
Best Museums in Hong Kong 1. M+
A must-see in Hong Kong, the recently opened and highly anticipated M+ Museum in West Kowloon, Hong Kong’s new international art and culture hub, exhibits 20th and 21st Century visual culture, art, design, architecture and moving images.
M+ Address: 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon
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M+ Opening Hours:
- Tuesdays to Thursdays and weekends: 10:00–18:00
- Fridays: 10:00–22:00
- Closed on Mondays
Transportation from Regent Hong Kong: MTR from East Tsim Sha Tsui to Kowloon Station or Austin Station (For details, please visit M+ Official Site )
Insider Tip: While in the neighbourhood, check out the Xiqu Centre (88 Austin Road) for Chinese Opera. Located at the gateway to the West Kowloon Cultural District, it has a stunning avant garde architectural design featuring a curvilinear silver façade inspired by the Chinese Moon Gate motif.
Located on the western tip of the West Kowloon Cultural District, the Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is the latest addition to Hong Kong’s dynamic arts and cultural scene. HKPM showcases over 900 priceless treasures from Beijing’s Palace Museum – many on display in Hong Kong for the first time, with others never been publicly exhibited before. This treasure trove of rare artefacts also presents special exhibitions featuring Chinese art and culture from other parts of the world, as it aspires to become a leading global cultural institution committed to the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture.
Hong Kong Palace Museum Address: 8 Museum Drive, West Kowloon
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Hong Kong Palace Museum Opening Hours:
- Mon, Wed, Thu & Sun : 10:00 am–06:00 pm
- Fri, Sat & Public Holiday 10:00 am–08:00 pm
- Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) & the first two days of the Lunar New Year
- G/F Tickets will close one hour before the Museum closes
Transportation from Regent Hong Kong: MTR from East Tsim Sha Tsui to Kowloon Station or Austin Station (For details, visit Hong Kong Palace Museum Official Site )
HKMoA, the city’s first public art museum, which reopened in 2020 following a major renovation and expansion, houses a collection of over 17,000 art pieces, representing Hong Kong’s unique cultural legacy globally. By contrasting old and new, Chinese and Western, local and international art, all with a Hong Kong point of view, HKMoA offers a fresh perspective that make the art accessible and relevant.
Hong Kong Museum of Art Address: 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong Museum of Art Ticket : Admission to the Museum is free.
Hong Kong Museum of Art Opening Hours:
- Mondays to Wednesdays, Fridays : 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays : 10:00am – 9:00pm
- Christmas Eve and Lunar New Year’s Eve : 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Closed on Thursdays (except public holiday) and the first two days of the Lunar New Year
- Box Office will be closed 30 minutes before the Museum closes
Transportation from Regent Hong Kong: walking distance with 10 – 15 minutes (For details, visit Hong Kong Museum of Art Official Site )
Insider Tip: Check out the permanent Hong Kong exhibition which provides a unique perspective on the history of the city through various artistic mediums. The museum’s INK seafood café has a lovely outside seating area on the Avenue of Stars, perfect for reflecting on the art collection you’ve seen while taking in the amazing harbourview.
Golf ball-shaped astronomy and space science museum features the “Hall of the Cosmos” and “Hall of Space Exploration”. Almost two-thirds of the one hundred exhibits are interactive in design, ideal for engaging children. The East Wing, the planetarium’s core building, hosts the Space Theatre and the Hall of Space Science; the West Wing includes a Lecture Hall, the Hall of Astronomy and a gift shop. The museum also houses a large collection of meteorites. Take in one of the two planetarium shows which the museum produces annually or one of the foreign OMNIMAX productions it screens.
Hong Kong Space Museum Address: 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Space Museum Ticket : Check latest ticketing information
Hong Kong Space Museum Opening Hours:
- Monday, Wednesday to Friday : 1pm – 9pm
- Saturday, Sunday & public holiday : 10am – 9:00pm
- Closed on Tuesdays (except public holiday) Closed on the first two days of the Chinese New Year
- Closed at 5pm on Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve
Transportation from Regent Hong Kong: walking distance with 5 – 10 minutes (For details, visit Hong Kong Space Museum Official Site )
Insider Tip: Check out the extensive calendar of activities for both adults and children which includes stargazing sessions and lectures, films and demonstrations on astronomy.
While the museum’s permanent exhibition, “The Hong Kong Story,” which opened in 2001, is undergoing a comprehensive renovation, visitors can enjoy “Recreating a Classic: The Best Features of The Hong Kong Story” exhibition, with a series of exhibits spanning prehistoric Hong Kong, historical development, folk culture, early growth of the city, the modern metropolis and the return to China in 1997.
Hong Kong History Museum Address: 100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong (next to the Hong Kong Science Museum)
Hong Kong History Museum Ticket : Check latest ticketing information
Hong Kong History Museum Opening Hours:
- Mondays, Wednesdays to Fridays :10am – 6pm
- Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays : 10am – 7pm
- Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve : 10am – 5pm (except closed days)
- Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays), and the first two days of the Chinese New Year
- Box Office will be closed 30 minutes before the Museum closes on opening days
Transportation from Regent Hong Kong: MTR from East Tsim Sha Tsui to Hung Hom (For details, visit Hong Kong History Museum Official Site)
Insider Tip: The HK Science Museum is just next door, so why not check it out also?
Both museums offer exhibits and attractions for all ages.
With the aim of popularising science and supporting science education for the public and students, the Hong Kong Science Museum encourages individual exploration of the exhibits and the fun of discovery learning, with almost two-thirds of the 500 exhibits being interactive. The main attractions are the Energy Machine, which is the largest device of its kind in the world, and the DC-3 airplane, which is the first local airliner.
Hong Kong Science Museum Address: 2 Science Museum Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Science Museum Ticket : Check latest ticketing information
Hong Kong Science Museum Opening Hours:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays : 10am – 7pm ( Box Office will be closed at 6pm )
- Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays : 10am – 9pm ( Box Office will be closed at 8pm )
- Closed on Thursdays (except public holidays) and the first two days of the Chinese New Year Closed at 5pm on Christmas Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve
Transportation from Regent Hong Kong: MTR from East Tsim Sha Tsui to Hung Hom (For details, visit Hong Kong Science Museum Official Site)
Insider Tip: If taking in both the Hong Kong History Museum and Science Museum in one day seems like ‘museum overload’, especially with the kids, start with the Science Museum, where children may find the interactive exhibitions more engaging.
FAQ about Museum in Hong Kong
- How do I get to the Best Museums in Hong Kong from Regent Hong Kong?
Most are walkable or a short MTR ride away from Regent Hong Kong. Use the Hong Kong Transport Department’s route planner to find buses, MTR routes, or ferries.
- Can I visit multiple Best Museums in Hong Kong in one day?
Absolutely! Cluster visits by area: West Kowloon (M+, Palace Museum) or Tsim Sha Tsui (Art Museum, Space Museum, History Museum).
- What is the best time to visit the Best Museums in Hong Kong to avoid crowds?
Weekdays (especially mornings) are quieter. Avoid weekends and public holidays for popular spots like M+ and the Palace Museum.
